KARMS presents a unique approach to an anthem. Listening to all but the last few seconds of “We Always Lose,” the takeaway is a pessimistic one – “you can’t win, because you are surrounded by doubters and enemies.” There are hints of messaging a positive approach; then the chorus returns and the black cloud settles in. That is fine, music can motivate, but that’s not its only role. The lead and backing vocals are strong; they can carry the track. And we enjoy the Rock guitar that drives the bridge at 2:28.
As the track nears its end, the vocal tempo explodes and the messaging disperses the black cloud. It starts with “So don't be sorry, you are you.” [Wait, did I hear right?] Then comes “Carry on, don't fall and you will see the end is not the end.” [Yes, I am hearing correctly.] Well done KARMS!
It’s been too long since our last post that involved brothers. KARMS include a brother pairing. The band is from Dublin, Ireland, and is formed of Colm O’Loughlin (vocals, guitar), Stephen/”Ste” O’Loughlin (guitar, vocals), Danny Farrelly (bass, vocals) and Jay Maleney (drums).
The video is at the bottom of this post. It features Rebecca Daly, Fia McCabe, Sian Kiernan, and Grainne Conville dancing in the streets of Dublin.
“We Always Lose” by KARMS
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Lyrics of “We Always Lose” by KARMS
We lay with animals
Because the city doesn't know us
The city doesn't know us
We scare ourselves away doing
What other people do
This is a getaway
A life we share with enemies
We hold less time for listening
An eye for awful wondering
Come now, the crocked and the elephant
The city doesn't know us
These dreamers always show up
Dream big, we're animals
We do it slow or do it over
This is a getaway
A life we share with enemies
We hold less time for listening
An eye for awful wondering
An eye for saying sorry but
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
Be still
This memory is temporary
Restart this heart
I want it to feel whole again
This is a getaway
A life we share with enemies
We hold less time for listening
An eye for awful wondering
An eye for saying sorry but
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
We always lose
Even when we win they're doubting you
So don't be sorry, you are you
They say that dreamers are believers
Carry on, don't fall and you will see the end is not the end
It’s just the end abusing you
Say sorry
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